Has anyone chosen the the "heated windshield" option on the XJ? I heard mixed reviews about it before I placed my order. Some people complained about the lines in the windshield (especially with certain glasses) while others thought it was a good idea in cold climates especially if the car would be parked outside a lot.

I chose not to get it at the time I placed my order.

Can this be installed by the dealer or would it have to have been a factory installed option?

 

If you are in NY I would love to switch my heated for a non heated. The lines are terribly distracting, but I think it is because of my prescription glasses. My wife does not notice them at all.

 

Good friend of mine got his WITH the heated windshield. He does NOT like it and said he would have prefered without, because of the lines being a bit weird in certain light conditions. Initially I wanted it, but after I saw his car, I am glad I don't have it. And we are in Chicago, meaning we know a thing or two about cold climates.

 

Oh and....that would be a factory options. Otherwise it would mean replacing the windshield among other things and that would not be making a lot of sense.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

Among other things I think I have too much time on my hands leading up to Christmas, but I stopped by the dealer to take a look at the heated windshield. About half of the cars had it, the other half did not.

Perhaps because I was focused on it or because there is nothing I can do about it now anyway, but it was kind of odd looking to me. Even in the showroom, the wavy lines reflected off of the lighting in a weird way.

I think if I had ordered it, I would have gotten used to it, but since I did not, I am ok about it.

 

According to my dealer, they have had a few instances in the past where people have wanted the heated windshields taken out due to the issues raised. Although they claim that they can do it (for about $3300!!!!), they have never installed a heated windshield at the dealer. Can you imagine paying almost 10x the factory installed price! gears, you are right, this does not make sense.